Hill Blocks and Terraces
These vineyards are located in the Brown Ranges, on north to north-easterly facing slopes. The north-easterly aspect leads to earlier warming of the soils in spring, and with it earlier . In summer and autumn, days are hot, and nights are cool, reflecting the macroclimate of the region. The ranges are composed of sedimentary ironstone, which has weathered to form gravelly loams and light clays. It is here that Shiraz, Marsanne, Viognier and Rousanne thrive. Freely draining soils of low to moderate fertility produce low-cropping vines. Full ripeness is achieved without sacrificing flavour definition, spiciness and the highly aromatic qualities for which wines from Tallarook are becoming renowned.